Moving Star Hall singers. The Wilson version features Tuscarora vocalist Pura Fé (with Wilson on instruments and background vocals). It was used for the end credits of The Librarian and the Banjo, Jim Carrier's 2013 film on Dena Epstein, author of the book, Sinful Tunes and Spirituals. Greg & Steve appropriated the Saletan tune and substituted original lyrics for their song, "A Man Named King," on their 1989 Holidays & Special Times album. Raffi sings this song on his 1994 Bananaphone album. Peter, Paul and Mary included it on their 1998 Around the Campfire album. The melody, as adapted by Saletan in 1954, was also appropriated for use in a hymn entitled Glory Be to God on High. See also Christian child's prayer § Spirituals References External links Audio sample of the song performed by the German choir Outta Limits Free MP3 Download for use in services performed by Richard Irwin 19th-century songs American folk songs American children's songs 1961 singles Harry Belafonte songs The Highwaymen (folk band) songs Songs about rivers Trini Lopez songs Pete Seeger songs Peter, Paul and Mary songs Billboard Hot 100 number-one singles Cashbox number-one singles UK Singles Chart number-one singles Number-one singles in Norway Year of song unknown Gullah culture United Artists Records singles Song recordings produced by Lou Adler African-American spiritual songs